Grade II listed · North Yorkshire

Disused Railway Viaduct over River Wharfe (to north of town)

Disused Railway Viaduct over River Wharfe (to north of town) is a Grade II listed building in North Yorkshire, first listed on 12 July 1985. It is one of 11,405 Grade II entries among 12,230 listed buildings in North Yorkshire; 52% of North Yorkshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Disused Railway Viaduct over River Wharfe (to north of town)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1167141
Date first listed	12 July 1985
Local planning authority	North Yorkshire
Location	53.88823, -1.26529 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1167141

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Disused Railway Viaduct over River Wharfe (to north of town)

Name	Grade	Distance
Fircroft	II	277 m
Church of St Mary	II*	364 m
Sundial Approximately 10 Metres South of South Porch of St Mary'S Church	II	379 m
The Old Sunday School	II	393 m
49, Kirkgate	II	419 m
32, Kirkgate	II	423 m
47, Kirkgate	II	428 m
24, Kirkgate	II	450 m
11, Wharfe Bank Terrace	II	451 m
The Old Vicarage	II*	451 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Disused Railway Viaduct over River Wharfe (to north of town) listed?

Yes. Disused Railway Viaduct over River Wharfe (to north of town) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1167141, first listed on 12 July 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Disused Railway Viaduct over River Wharfe (to north of town)?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from North Yorkshire, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.